Raindrops drifted down from the sky, drenching the soldiers as the bright moon hung overhead, casting a cold light on their armor. The temperature suddenly dropped, and Ye Shikai couldn’t help but shiver. It wasn’t long before the rain intensified, pouring down on Ye Shikai’s head. eting such a downpour before a battle, it was likely... not a good on.
Boom.
Suddenly, a violent vibration emanated from the wall, shocking Ye Shikai to his feet.
The Wolf Clan’s catapults started bombarding the city walls again, and Ye Shikai hurriedly ordered the soldiers to take cover. If they were struck by those huge rocks, they were definitely dood.
"Quick, crouch down, beware of the stones."
Boom, boom.
The sound of the collisions and the thunder intertwined, filling people with dread.
"Chiliarch, they seem to be using catapults to smash the gate," a soldier said.
"What!" Ye Shikai lowered his head to look and sure enough, the Wolf Clan had aid their catapults at the gate. The stones hit the gate, creating a faint small opening. If it weren’t for the guards fiercely blocking the gate below, it would’ve been broken open long ago.
Now, with the heavy rain pouring, it ant fire couldn’t be used. Even the raging fire on the signal tower was extinguished by the rain. Luckily, it hadn’t rained before, so the reinforcents should have already received their signal for help.
It seed the Wolf Clan had learned sothing from Ye Shikai’s lesson; they weren’t foolishly charging anymore. However, their siege equipnt wasn’t great, and its power wasn’t like the Qin Army’s, which was precisely the Qin Army’s advantage.
"Man Cang, Xue San still hasn’t returned?" Ye Shikai shouted loudly.
"Chiliarch, Xue San and over a dozen brothers still haven’t co back. Shall I send out more people to urge the reinforcents?" Man Cang replied.
"That’s fine, go and arrange it." Ye Shikai’s expression was serious, smoke signals, flying horses delivering letters—Ye Shikai had used all possible thods. Why hadn’t the reinforcents arrived yet? The only explanation was that ng Tian couldn’t dispatch reinforcents. Indeed, he had just returned from Ji County and knew the Qin Army was short on troops. There weren’t many troops available to mobilize, so not being able to send reinforcents quickly was very likely. But if reinforcents never co, the situation would be disastrous.
With so many brothers here, Ye Shikai couldn’t easily share his guess with them. As a commander, shaking the troops’ morale was tantamount to letting the soldiers "resolve themselves." If they lost their fighting spirit, they would die faster or even surrender to the Wolf Clan directly. So Ye Shikai could only keep this matter quiet.
"Man Cang, take a few brothers and leave the city quietly. If anyone asks, say you’re going to welco the reinforcents."
"Yes, I understand."
"Whole army, be careful and avoid the stones." Ye Shikai turned around and continued to command the troops to et the battle.
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Modern tis.
"I heard from Elder Chen that Qian’er encountered danger at the Holy Mountain this ti. Is that true?" At the Ji family banquet, Ji Tao’s face looked slightly better. Everyone in the Ji family knew how much Ji Tao cared about this eldest daughter.
"Father, don’t worry. It’s just so small fry. I can handle it." With Ji Yu in the Ji family, they were quite knowledgeable about the foreign Underworld. Originally, Ji Tao knew little and dismissed the Western Main God Temple, but because of Ji Qian, he gradually learned, even sending subordinates to investigate.
"If my niece faces any problems, feel free to tell us elders. I’d like to see who dares to bully soone from the Ji family." Ji Feng chid in beside him. As Ji Tao’s third brother, he was also Ji Qian’s third uncle. However, his reputation and character fell far short compared to Ji Tao. Whether it was Ji Qian or Ji Yu, they internally despised this third uncle, but due to hierarchy, they dare not defy him.
"Thank you, Third Uncle," Ji Qian said coldly. Everyone knew Ji Feng’s worth, and if it weren’t for the Ji family na, who would want him.
"Though our Ji family is a prestigious lineage in Yanjing, abroad is different from dostic, and we should still keep a low profile," another Ji family elder said at the table. Ji Yu imdiately showed a disdainful expression. These people were so timid and still had decades over these two sisters.
Moreover, Ji Yu clearly sensed the elders were displeased with Ji Qian. First, as the Ji family’s eldest daughter, she was abroad as the Main God and had provoked many enemies. Second, if she didn’t return to the Ji family, perhaps the position of Family Head wouldn’t necessarily fall to Ji Yu. In that regard, these uncles saw Ji Qian as a thorn in their side. Nonetheless, she was the successor to the Family Head and not a pushover, which made them apprehensive.
"I seem to hear my niece is getting close to that kid surnad Ye. Oh right, the forr Tianya Group CEO Su Qingyu’s husband, but now he’s the son-in-law of the Chen family."
Upon hearing this, Ji Qian’s hand gradually clenched. Naturally, if soone described her beloved this way, she’d likely want to punch them directly. Everyone thought Ye Shikai was so freeloading loafer except those who knew him understood Ye Shikai had carved out his own path, with influence equal to any family in Yanjing.
"The eldest niece is indeed the family’s eldest daughter, but should still be wary of those with unclear backgrounds," another uncle chid in.
"You uncles are right; however, so of his subordinates have unique identities, and even the National Security Bureau wouldn’t dare overlook them. I ask the elders to watch their words to avoid unexpected troubles," Ji Qian said coldly. Her words were almost naked threats, but Ji Tao acted as if he hadn’t heard anything. Several uncles wanted to get angry but held back; they didn’t have skilled people under their command. As the saying goes, "trouble cos from the mouth."
"By the way, not long ago, Senior Dugu ca to visit our ho," Ji Tao suddenly said. In terms of hierarchy, Dugu Tianke and Chen Yaogzu were peers, and Ji Qian and Chen Yuxin were peers, so Ji Tao calling Dugu Tianke "Senior" was naturally reasonable. Ji Qian didn’t expect Dugu Tianke would co personally to the Ji family. After decades had passed, most cultivators like Chen Yaogzu had passed away, but experts like Dugu Tianke were esteed guests in any family.
"He shared so situation with , you’ve been poisoned on the Holy Mountain and sent to the Worm Sect for healing, right?"
"Yes, indeed."
"Qian’er, should sothing like this happen again, make sure to tell ." Ji Tao, as a father, naturally felt anxious when his daughter was poisoned.
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